Vivo X500 Pro vs Xiaomi A1
The Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the Xiaomi A1 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 25/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 155,362); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi A1 doesn't; the Vivo X500 Pro is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro
Xiaomi A1
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi A1 better?
- Overall rating 25/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro vs the Xiaomi A1, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 65 points higher (90/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro | Xiaomi A1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 5016623 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 486 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2660 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6510 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MIUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | 164.9×76.5×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $970 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi A1
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi A1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi A1
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro and Xiaomi A1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Xiaomi A1 by 3129.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi A1
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (100/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (81/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro or the Xiaomi A1?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 by 65 points (90/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro and the Xiaomi A1?
The Vivo X500 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Xiaomi A1 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro or the Xiaomi A1?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro or the Xiaomi A1?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro over the Xiaomi A1?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.